Which of these processes does NOT lead to a loss of charge in a nucleus?
A)alpha decay
B)beta decay
C)gamma decay
D)electron capture

Name: Which of these processes does NOT lead to a loss of charge in a nucleus? A)alpha decay B)beta decay C)gamma decay D)electron capture
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Gamma decay involves the emission of gamma rays from a nucleus, which does not involve a change in the number of protons or neutrons in the nucleus, and thus does not lead to a loss of charge.

Which of These Processes Does NOT Lead to a Loss